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DS02 YGU

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

89,333 mi
Last recorded89,333 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2019
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS02 YGU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2019 89,333 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear main (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear main (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Oct 2019 89,328 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust system insecure back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear main (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear main (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 84,452 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Dec 2018 84,452 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 77,878 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 73,268 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 68,292 miles

Brake pipes all around corroded

Exhaust flexi webbing deteriorated

Pass 20 Sep 2014 64,548 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 60,213 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 53,451 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 47,561 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 44,476 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 42,734 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Jan 2009 39,708 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 35,458 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 32,349 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 27,082 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?

Based on 25,288,868 MOT tests across 2,125,241 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
6,421
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,125,241
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,048,496
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 953,502
coil spring broken 442,020
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 393,418
position lamp(s) not working 393,186
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DS02 YGU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2002 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 79,020 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Astra fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,048,496 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DS02 YGU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Astra typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 24 years old, this Vauxhall Astra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DS02 YGU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 20 August 2002.

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